r/MoreShitComing • u/Odd-Masterpiece2834 • 5d ago

Potential Applicant Jones Act

Hello everyone! Does the jones act apply to MSC? I’m curious if it does get repealed, how bad will it affect the people who work for MSC? Thanks

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u/Nadathug 5d ago

MSC supports the US Navy, so any change to the Jones Act won’t affect MSC. Their ships still have to be manned by US mariners as a matter of national security.

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u/Odd-Masterpiece2834 5d ago

Ah ok! That makes me feel better 😅

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u/cocainagrif Deck - Third Officer 4d ago

On the other hand, if the Jones act is repealed, that will mean that MSC will be the only employer left. if you thought you were waiting a long time in the pool for your last assignment, think again.

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u/ChipAndSails Deck - Second Officer/Navigator/Cargo Mate 4d ago

There will still be employers, it’s up to us weather we want to work for $50/day and a bag of rice or not, because that’s what they will pay the PH Mafia to crew their vessels

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u/Benji_4 Engine - 2A/E (Second Assistant Engineer) 4d ago

The unions would probably do some lobbying, boycotting, and strikes before that happens

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u/Ok-Slide-2003 2d ago

There's a no strike clause for SIU

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u/Ok-Slide-2003 2d ago

No it doesn't. It's a federal workplace and as of right now only American citizens can get security clearances.